A complimentary JobbersWorldPRO preview, open to all readers. PTI estimates place DuraMAX at No. 2 in the U.S. installed passenger-car motor oil market. Explore how RelaDyne’s acquisitions, distribution network, installer support and national chain agreements helped build the brand’s position.
Retail motor-oil prices appear to be stabilizing after sharp increases earlier in 2026. JobbersWorld’s latest analysis of 89 product-family observations found that 72 were unchanged from August to late September, while private-label increases kept the combined basket slightly higher and 25.3% above February levels.
Commercial lubricant prices have moved sharply higher in 2026, with HDEO providing one of the clearest examples of the reset.
NHTSA has expanded its investigation of GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8 to nearly 1 million vehicles as post-remedy engine failures raise new questions about the 2025 recall. The probe comes as the dexos R SAE 0W-40 market faces higher premium base-oil costs and tighter supply conditions.
JobbersWorld compared February and August retail prices for 97 directly matched motor-oil products and found prices were collectively 24.2% higher, with some of the largest increases concentrated in five-quart full synthetics.
As passenger car motor oil moves toward lower-viscosity grades, base oil requirements are becoming more demanding. This JobbersWorld|PRO preview examines how the rise of 0W-20 and other lighter grades is reshaping base oil demand, formulation flexibility, supply exposure, and channel strategy.
A complimentary JobbersWorldPRO preview, open to all readers. PTI estimates place DuraMAX at No. 2 in the U.S. installed passenger-car motor oil market. Explore how RelaDyne’s acquisitions, distribution network, installer support and national chain agreements helped build the brand’s position.
Retail motor-oil prices appear to be stabilizing after sharp increases earlier in 2026. JobbersWorld’s latest analysis of 89 product-family observations found that 72 were unchanged from August to late September, while private-label increases kept the combined basket slightly higher and 25.3% above February levels.
Commercial lubricant prices have moved sharply higher in 2026, with HDEO providing one of the clearest examples of the reset.
NHTSA has expanded its investigation of GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8 to nearly 1 million vehicles as post-remedy engine failures raise new questions about the 2025 recall. The probe comes as the dexos R SAE 0W-40 market faces higher premium base-oil costs and tighter supply conditions.
JobbersWorld compared February and August retail prices for 97 directly matched motor-oil products and found prices were collectively 24.2% higher, with some of the largest increases concentrated in five-quart full synthetics.
As passenger car motor oil moves toward lower-viscosity grades, base oil requirements are becoming more demanding. This JobbersWorld|PRO preview examines how the rise of 0W-20 and other lighter grades is reshaping base oil demand, formulation flexibility, supply exposure, and channel strategy.